Jamaican Jerk Chicken Salad 🥗
Overview:
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories per Serving: 149.7
- Main Ingredients: Chicken Breast, Mangoes, Salad Greens
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Greens, Vegetable, Meat, Caribbean, < 30 Mins, Stove Top
Ingredients:
- 1/2 lime peel
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast
- 4 mangoes in syrup
- 2 – 3 tablespoons jerk seasoning
- 2 tablespoons honey-mustard dressing
- 12 cups salad greens
- 16 slices of ripe mango
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a small bowl or container, combine the honey-mustard dressing and lime peel. Stir well and chill until ready to serve. |
| 2 | Sprinkle the chicken breast with jerk seasoning, ensuring it is evenly coated. |
| 3 | Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. |
| 4 | Cook the chicken breast for approximately 12 minutes, turning once, or until it is no longer pink and cooked through. |
| 5 | Once cooked, thinly slice the chicken breast on the bias. |
| 6 | Divide the salad greens among 4 dinner plates, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. |
| 7 | Arrange the warm chicken slices and mango slices over the bed of salad greens. |
| 8 | Drizzle the prepared honey-mustard dressing over the salad, and serve immediately. |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 149.7
- Fat: 3.7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Cholesterol: 68.4mg
- Sodium: 76.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
- Protein: 27.2g
Recipe Notes:
- Customization: Feel free to customize this salad by adding other fruits or vegetables, such as avocado, bell peppers, or red onion.
- Spice Level: Adjust the amount of jerk seasoning according to your spice preference. You can also add a dash of hot sauce for an extra kick.
- Make-Ahead Tip: You can marinate the chicken with the jerk seasoning in advance for more flavor. Just store it in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
- Presentation: Garnish the salad with fresh cilantro leaves or chopped green onions for a pop of color and added freshness.
